Argentina 4-0 Mexico: Lautaro's first half hat-trick inspires encouraging win

Argentina thrashed Mexico 4-0 thanks to a stellar performance from forward Lautaro Martinez.

Lautaro Martinez stole the show to lead Argentina to an impressive 4-0 win over Mexico in a friendly in Texas on Tuesday.

Martinez scored a stunning first-half hat-trick at the Alamodome as Lionel Scaloni's men ran riot in the opening 45 minutes.

Inter forward Martinez was the star, netting three times and also helping Argentina – without the suspended Lionel Messi – win a penalty that was converted by Leandro Paredes. 

Martinez came off at the break after putting Argentina in complete control as they saw out a comprehensive victory.